Sylhet is located in northeastern Bangladesh. It was an ancient kingdom and former capital known as Jalalabad. Some notable landmarks include Ratargul Swamp Forest, the first commercial tea garden established in 1857, Kean Bridge built in 1936, and the historic Mazar of Hazrat Shah Jalal. Sylhet is famous for its language, dance, tattoos, and betel. It has two public universities and is accessible by train, bus and air. Cricket is a popular sport and several national players have come from Sylhet.